One patient who recently visited our migraine relief care clinic in MN had an interesting question: Are botox injections effective in relieving migraines? Migraines are a neurological condition that brings severe, disabling headaches. Botox injections, which are a popular component of cosmetic procedures, are now gaining popularity as an alternative migraine relief. But, is it [...]
Migraines are a neurological condition that often involves headaches as a primary symptom. The truth is that migraines can happen with or without a headache and can involve a number of other possible symptoms such as the following: Nausea and vomiting Pain on one side of the head, rarely both sides Dizziness Sensitivity to light, [...]
Migraines are a disabling neurological condition that can result in the sufferers missing out on the joys of daily life such as family time, social life, and even their career pursuits. For most people, their only option during a migraine attack is to wait it out, tucked in a cool, dark room, while lying down [...]
When you are feeling pain or pressure in your head, the only thing you might be thinking about is how to make it stop. At the moment, you may not wonder if it is a headache or a migraine. However, later you may think back to what you actually experienced. The truth is headaches and [...]
Migraines are most commonly known for throbbing or pounding head pain that is severe. It is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound and some smells. They usually last anywhere from 4 to 72 hours. In some cases, an aura is present before a migraine hits. An aura is a neurological [...]
A migraine is something no one looks forward to having. While it is going on, the only thing you can think about is finding relief. A migraine is characterized by the following symptoms: A day or two before a migraine: Feeling depressed or cranky Restless or nervous Very happy and exuberant Extremely tired Craving food [...]
Tension headaches can feel like a vice is gripping the sides of the head or like a tightening band around the forehead. They are often accompanied by neck tightness. A connection has been seen between them and people who sit for long periods of time at work. Sitting for a long time can weaken your [...]
When one suffers from migraines, he or she is often rendered incapable of performing a regular daily routine or even going to work. Family physicians may recommend strong prescription medications such as: Maxalt Relpax Imitrex Zomig While these medications may offer some temporary relief, they can be expensive and often come along with serious side [...]
Headaches can be debilitating for those who suffer from them. Is one headache just as bad as another? The truth is there are headaches much worse than a mild tension headache. These are called cluster headaches. They are even worse than a migraine. This is why they are nicknamed “the suicide headache.” The Migraine Trust [...]
Migraines headaches are debilitating, and when they hit the person suffering is usually unable to perform simple daily tasks or duties at work. This often causes employers distress as it leads to a loss of productivity, work days, and adds to money paid out in healthcare costs. The most recent figures reveal that migraine headaches [...]
Migraines are one of the world’s most common ailments with more than 38 million suffering the condition in the USA alone. It is common for a person to begin experiencing migraines during puberty. As a result, many young people are dealing with this condition as well as adults. In fact, about 10% of children in [...]
Headaches can become the bane of a person’s existence. Some may get so painful they result in nausea and vomiting. Headache causes vary. If there is an underlying condition causing the headache, correcting that cause is the way to reduce head pain, not covering over the pain with medication. Why Medications Have Limited Benefit [...]
Most people think that the word migraine is synonymous with headache. While the fact is that most migraines are accompanied by a severe headache, that is just one symptom of the neurological condition. In fact, migraines can occur without a headache in some cases (called a silent migraine), and this can easily lead to a [...]
You may be surprised to learn just how many headaches start in the neck. In fact, it was recently reported by The News-Press that approximately 20% of chronic headache conditions are cervicogenic. That means the headaches spring from a disorder of the neck. How do neck problems cause headaches, and what makes posture so important? [...]